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Insider: Canada Risks Building Less As Homebuyers Gain Ground

"If the only way a project works is for resale prices to climb again, the affordability improvement contains the reason construction might stall. Canada needs the cost of delivering housing to adjust alongside the price buyers can pay."

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Canadian Home Sales Dip In August, Rate Worries Return: CREA

A Bank of Canada rate hike is officially back on the table this year and already priced in by markets, CREA's economist says — after four straight months of barely-there sales and price movement in August.

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Ontario New-Home Sales Ticked Up In Q2, HST Rebate Program Credited: BILD

Overall, there were reportedly 8,410 new home sales in Ontario in the second quarter of 2026, 4765 of which were incremental and attributable to the HST rebate program.

What Does 'Luxury' Actually Mean In Toronto Real Estate Today?

"The demographic profile is shifting to the end user," says Neil Vohrah, president of High-Rise, North America at Great Gulf. "And end users demand more."

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How A Downsizing Slowdown Could Affect Young Homebuyers

Research conducted by REMAX has found that among those considering downsizing, 73% expressed concerns about their options. That could have a wide impact.

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Canada Housing Starts Rise In 2025, But Condo Pipeline Weakens: CMHC

Looking ahead, the report projects that national housing starts will decline through 2026 to 2028 as developers contend with elevated costs, softer demand, and higher inventories.

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If The Future Of Toronto Depends On Density, Why Do We Punish Those Who Embrace It?

"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

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GTA New Home Sales Start 2026 At Record Lows: BILD

BILD warns that without improved market certainty and stronger consumer confidence, the slowdown could have broader economic consequences.

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Eric Lombardi 'More Than Likely' To Cement Run For Ontario Liberal Party Leader: Q&A

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

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2025 A Strong Year for Housing Starts, But The Finish Was Uneven

Most of the momentum in 2025 occurred earlier in the year, with economic uncertainty and the reduced feasibility of large residential towers pushing developers toward smaller-scale projects.

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Build Canada Homes Announces What To Expect In The Year Ahead

The agency’s Investment Policy Framework prioritizes "modern methods of construction," signalling a massive federal tailwind for the modular and pre-fab industry.

A home on a residential street in Calgary.

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Calgary Real Estate Board Downgrades 2025 Forecast Due To "Heightened Uncertainty"

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) previously projected over 26,000 sales in 2025, but is now cutting that projection to around 23,000.

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Insider: Canada Risks Building Less As Homebuyers Gain Ground

"If the only way a project works is for resale prices to climb again, the affordability improvement contains the reason construction might stall. Canada needs the cost of delivering housing to adjust alongside the price buyers can pay."

Canadian Home Sales Dip In August, Rate Worries Return: CREA

A Bank of Canada rate hike is officially back on the table this year and already priced in by markets, CREA's economist says — after four straight months of barely-there sales and price movement in August.

Ontario New-Home Sales Ticked Up In Q2, HST Rebate Program Credited: BILD

Overall, there were reportedly 8,410 new home sales in Ontario in the second quarter of 2026, 4765 of which were incremental and attributable to the HST rebate program.

GTA New Home Sales Climbed In March (From A Record-Low Bar)

In other words: it was the second-worst March on record.

What Does 'Luxury' Actually Mean In Toronto Real Estate Today?

"The demographic profile is shifting to the end user," says Neil Vohrah, president of High-Rise, North America at Great Gulf. "And end users demand more."

How A Downsizing Slowdown Could Affect Young Homebuyers

Research conducted by REMAX has found that among those considering downsizing, 73% expressed concerns about their options. That could have a wide impact.

Canada Housing Starts Rise In 2025, But Condo Pipeline Weakens: CMHC

Looking ahead, the report projects that national housing starts will decline through 2026 to 2028 as developers contend with elevated costs, softer demand, and higher inventories.

If The Future Of Toronto Depends On Density, Why Do We Punish Those Who Embrace It?

"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

GTA New Home Sales Start 2026 At Record Lows: BILD

BILD warns that without improved market certainty and stronger consumer confidence, the slowdown could have broader economic consequences.

Eric Lombardi 'More Than Likely' To Cement Run For Ontario Liberal Party Leader: Q&A

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

2025 A Strong Year for Housing Starts, But The Finish Was Uneven

Most of the momentum in 2025 occurred earlier in the year, with economic uncertainty and the reduced feasibility of large residential towers pushing developers toward smaller-scale projects.

Build Canada Homes Announces What To Expect In The Year Ahead

The agency’s Investment Policy Framework prioritizes "modern methods of construction," signalling a massive federal tailwind for the modular and pre-fab industry.

Calgary Real Estate Board Downgrades 2025 Forecast Due To "Heightened Uncertainty"

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) previously projected over 26,000 sales in 2025, but is now cutting that projection to around 23,000.

37 & 38 Storeys Proposed For Lawrence Avenue East

The development would include 740 residential units ,as well as retail and medical offices.

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"If the only way a project works is for resale prices to climb again, the affordability improvement contains the reason construction might stall. Canada needs the cost of delivering housing to adjust alongside the price buyers can pay."

A Bank of Canada rate hike is officially back on the table this year and already priced in by markets, CREA's economist says — after four straight months of barely-there sales and price movement in August.

​Overall, there were reportedly 8,410 new home sales in Ontario in the second quarter of 2026, 4765 of which were incremental and attributable to the HST rebate program.

​​In other words: it was the second-worst March on record.

"The demographic profile is shifting to the end user," says Neil Vohrah, president of High-Rise, North America at Great Gulf. "And end users demand more."

​Research conducted by REMAX has found that among those considering downsizing, 73% expressed concerns about their options. That could have a wide impact.

​Looking ahead, the report projects that national housing starts will decline through 2026 to 2028 as developers contend with elevated costs, softer demand, and higher inventories.

​"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

BILD warns that without improved market certainty and stronger consumer confidence, the slowdown could have broader economic consequences.

​"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

Most of the momentum in 2025 occurred earlier in the year, with economic uncertainty and the reduced feasibility of large residential towers pushing developers toward smaller-scale projects.

​The agency’s Investment Policy Framework prioritizes "modern methods of construction," signalling a massive federal tailwind for the modular and pre-fab industry.

The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) previously projected over 26,000 sales in 2025, but is now cutting that projection to around 23,000.

The development would include 740 residential units ,as well as retail and medical offices.

All rights reserved SiteMedia © 2026.

Overall, there were reportedly 8,410 new home sales in Ontario in the second quarter of 2026, 4765 of which were incremental and attributable to the HST rebate program.

In other words: it was the second-worst March on record.

Research conducted by REMAX has found that among those considering downsizing, 73% expressed concerns about their options. That could have a wide impact.

Looking ahead, the report projects that national housing starts will decline through 2026 to 2028 as developers contend with elevated costs, softer demand, and higher inventories.

"This is not about architectural indulgence. It is about aligning policy incentives with outcomes the city already claims to want: stable communities with affordable quality housing that supports residents through multiple life stages."

"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

The agency’s Investment Policy Framework prioritizes "modern methods of construction," signalling a massive federal tailwind for the modular and pre-fab industry.